Tight ends show their speed, strength at combine

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INDIANAPOLIS – Texas Tech tight end Jace Amaro, the second-best prospect at his position, ran a disappointing time in the 40-yard dash but showed terrific strength in the bench press on Saturday when prospects at the scouting combine began their drills for NFL teams at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Amaro (6-5, 265), an outstanding receiver for the Red Raiders, was timed in 4.74, ranking sixth among tight ends. He also bench pressed 225 pounds an impressive 28 times – more than a lot of offensive linemen – and tied for second at his position.

North Carolina’s Eric Ebron (6-4 1/4, 250), the top-rated tight end in the draft, turned in a 4.60. He benched 24 times, tied for sixth.

The fastest tight end was Tennessee State’s A.C. Leonard (6-2, 252), who ran a 4.50 and benched 20 times.

Baylor’s Jordan Najvar (6-6, 256) ran a disappointing 4.93 and benched only 18 times – 12th at his position.